Sheriff: Stewart/Ward crash investigation to take at least two more weeks

New information relating to the Tony Stewart / Kevin Ward, Jr. crash investigation won't be coming from the Ontario County Sheriff anytime soon. In a statement released to the media at 4:00 PM Eastern, Sheriff Philip C. Povero said that any further discussion of the case with the media prior to the completion of the office's ongoing investigation would be inappropriate.

Expect the process to take at least another couple of weeks.

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Once the inquiry is complete and findings have been shared with the local DA, further updates may be provided. Here's the statement in its entirety:

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Media Release4:00 P.M. August 12, 2014 Canandaigua, NY

The investigation into the death of Kevin Ward, Jr., of Lewis County, N.Y., is ongoing and is expected to continue for at least another two weeks or more. Investigators continue to seek witnesses, gather evidence, and develop the racetrack crash reconstruction. However, it would be inappropriate to discuss details or findings of the investigation with the media at this time. I would like to thank everyone for their cooperation as the Ontario County Office of Sheriff continues this investigation and for having patience as we conduct a thorough review of all of the relevant facts involving this tragic accident.

When the investigation is completed, we will meet with members of the Ontario County District Attorney's Office and discuss with them all aspects of the investigation into the crash that occurred on August 9, 2014 at the Canandaigua Speedway. At that time, more information relating to any determinations that have been made may be released. In closing, on behalf of the Ontario County Office of Sheriff, our thoughts and prayers continue to be with the family of Kevin Ward, Jr.